by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cornell ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for economics majors, Cornell came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in economics from Cornell. This makes it the #36 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cornell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,967 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Cornell is $654 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Cornell was $1,750 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Cornell. About 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Cornell does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cornell Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 students graduated with a master's degree in economics from Cornell. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 157 |
| Sociology | 76 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Archeology | 10 |
| Other Social Sciences | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.